Our History

Southland Ballet Academy is dedicated to excellence in dance training. Founded to cultivate and inspire an appreciation of classical ballet, SBA is the training ground for the best dancers in Orange County. The Fountain Valley branch was opened in 1983 and the Irvine branch in 2010. Southland Ballet Academy is the official school of the nonprofit arts organization Festival Ballet Theatre.

Outstanding School

Our reputation for excellence is widely known and frequently recognized. Whether for fun or to launch a lifelong vocation, we help students achieve their personal goals as they experience the joy of dance and form lifelong friendships. YAGP has recognized SBA with Outstanding School and Best Teacher Awards numerous times.

To Dance, To Inspire, To Get Involved

A Top 12 Finish and Scholarships are Awarded to SBA Students At YAGP Finals

Eight Southland Ballet Academy students competed in Youth America Grand Prix’s New York finals held earlier this month. Moorea Pike, 15, finished in the Top 12 of the Senior Division during the Final Round. This year was Moorea’s sixth year participating in YAGP, second year she has made it to the final round and her first year in the senior division….